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Thyme to grow!
At BBC Gardeners’ World Live, we caught up with Plant Expert Lucy Chamberlain for some top tips.
If you ’re looking for an attractive , various herb to grow in the garden , count no further . With over 200 varieties to choose from , thyme is a gravid herb to add to your kitchen garden , producing livid , pinkish of lilac dyed flowers throughout the summer . Read below to find out how to grow thyme at home , with some help from our friends at BBC Gardeners ’ World Magazine , and for Lucy ’s tips on what to do once your plants have flower .
How to grow:
A Mediterranean plant , thyme grows well in the full sunlight , in well - drained dirt . Some varieties of the herb can be establish in crushed rock gardens , pave cracks , or can which can be bring in indoors in autumn time .
Thyme plant thrive in drought term and wo n’t require watering once launch .
Make indisputable to plant in a cheery point – this bring in the essential oils to the surface of the leave of absence , for maximum flavour .
An evergreen plant perennial , thyme leaves can be picked all yr round . you’re able to apply it directly from the garden in your preparation , or dry it out to store .
As thyme is used to dry out conditions , you may want to bring your flora indoors in the wintertime time to avoid losing any plant , specially in smashed weather . head off watering them and be indisputable to pot them back outside in spring .
Trimming back
In the summertime , thyme plants flower with beautiful flowers , that attract plenty of buzzing wildlife .
Once the flowers start to fade , trim them back so that the blossom grow back the following year . verify to trim back the plant to continue your crop through autumn . If thyme plant life are leave behind alone to grow , they may become woody and eventually need replacing .
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